“Zogata” Basket / Pine Root / POL 340206　ポーランド/松の根　Zogata　S・M・L・XL　4サイズ　ルイ版


							



This basket is made by Mr. Zogata, who lives in the village of Jaworzynka in the Beskid Mountains of southern Poland—near the border with Croatia, further south of Kraków—and by his apprentice.


It is woven from the roots of spruce, a pine tree growing in Europe, similar to the Yezo spruce of Japan.
Originally, large-sized Zogata baskets were made for mushroom hunting, blueberry gathering, and for harvesting and storing potatoes.


Here we introduce miniature versions of those harvest baskets, each small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. These have a structure not found in Japanese baskets, making them very distinctive.






In Poland, roots are harvested by digging them from the soil after spotting those visible on the surface.






In Japan, where bamboo, grasses, vines, and bark are abundant, basketry using roots is hardly heard of.


But in Poland, a country much farther north than Hokkaidō and with a colder climate, roots are a precious material.






Since they are “roots,” they are not straight like bamboo, but full of curves and twists. The roots are washed, selected, split into strips, and otherwise prepared before weaving begins.


The baskets made in this way truly embody the phrase “gifts of the forest.” It may sound a little exaggerated, but they could even be called a “crystallization” of the union between people and nature.






Here is Mr. Zogata, the maker of these baskets, living in the village of Silesia.


Only Mr. Zogata and his apprentice make Zogata baskets.








Here we introduce four sizes: S, M, L, and XL.




The whole basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of ash wood for the verticals.


The pine roots are used for the fibrous parts, becoming the horizontal weavers.


When you touch the basket, you can feel the soft fibers. They do not catch on the hand, but give a gentle touch.


For the rim, small pine roots with bark left on are used, wrapped around in spirals.


Each one is wrapped tightly, creating a firm and solid rim.


Ash branches are used for the handles.


The handles pass through the basket sides and are fixed at the bottom with pine roots as well.


Here is the underside of the basket. Beechwood legs in a cross shape are attached, and these are tied in place with small pine roots.


These legs reinforce the basket and stabilize the bottom, while also adding an accent to the design.


Now, let us look at each size. This is the S size.


The S size is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.


It is just right for keeping small items such as seals or stamps.


The handle can also be hung up.


Here, the S size holds branches of Itea.


This is the M size.




Here the M size holds stationery. It also works well for cosmetics.


The fresh tones of the Zogata basket go well with flowers and greenery. Here, the M size holds mountain hydrangea.


This is the L size.




Here the L size holds a rice paddle.


Here, the L size holds Chinese bellflowers and Chloranthus serratus. The wide mouth of the basket holds even large leaves well.


This is the XL size.




Here the XL size holds cooking utensils.


Here, the XL size holds white kerria. The mint-like leaves suit the Zogata basket well.






On the dining table or in the kitchen, it works as a cutlery holder.
On a desk it can hold colored pencils or pens, and in the larger size even a calculator.




You can also place a glass or vase inside and display flowers, or use it as a small planter holder.


For farming families in Jaworzynka, the village where Mr. Zogata lives, baskets were essential tools.
They were used for harvesting mushrooms, blueberries, and potatoes,
and also for storing potatoes, rice husks, and sawdust.
They were also often used for shopping.




Instead of buying manufactured goods,
mountain villagers honed their basketry skills and passed them on to the next generation.




Today, very large harvest baskets are hardly made anymore,
but these miniature versions carry on their spirit.
We hope you enjoy them.


Please choose the size that best suits you.




Photo credit: Serfenta


Please note: 
This item ships from Japan. 
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. 
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.

This basket is made by Mr. Zogata, who lives in the village of Jaworzynka in the Beskid Mountains of southern Poland—near the border with Croatia, further south of Kraków—and by his apprentice.

It is woven from the roots of spruce, a pine tree growing in Europe, similar to the Yezo spruce of Japan.
Originally, large-sized Zogata baskets were made for mushroom hunting, blueberry gathering, and for harvesting and storing potatoes.

Here we introduce miniature versions of those harvest baskets, each small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. These have a structure not found in Japanese baskets, making them very distinctive.

In Poland, roots are harvested by digging them from the soil after spotting those visible on the surface.

In Japan, where bamboo, grasses, vines, and bark are abundant, basketry using roots is hardly heard of.

But in Poland, a country much farther north than Hokkaidō and with a colder climate, roots are a precious material.

Since they are “roots,” they are not straight like bamboo, but full of curves and twists. The roots are washed, selected, split into strips, and otherwise prepared before weaving begins.

The baskets made in this way truly embody the phrase “gifts of the forest.” It may sound a little exaggerated, but they could even be called a “crystallization” of the union between people and nature.

Here is Mr. Zogata, the maker of these baskets, living in the village of Silesia.

Only Mr. Zogata and his apprentice make Zogata baskets.

Here we introduce four sizes: S, M, L, and XL.

The whole basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of ash wood for the verticals.
The pine roots are used for the fibrous parts, becoming the horizontal weavers.
When you touch the basket, you can feel the soft fibers. They do not catch on the hand, but give a gentle touch.
For the rim, small pine roots with bark left on are used, wrapped around in spirals.
Each one is wrapped tightly, creating a firm and solid rim.
Ash branches are used for the handles.
The handles pass through the basket sides and are fixed at the bottom with pine roots as well.
Here is the underside of the basket. Beechwood legs in a cross shape are attached, and these are tied in place with small pine roots.
These legs reinforce the basket and stabilize the bottom, while also adding an accent to the design.
Now, let us look at each size. This is the S size.
The S size is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.
It is just right for keeping small items such as seals or stamps.
The handle can also be hung up.
Here, the S size holds branches of Itea.
This is the M size.
Here the M size holds stationery. It also works well for cosmetics.
The fresh tones of the Zogata basket go well with flowers and greenery. Here, the M size holds mountain hydrangea.
This is the L size.
Here the L size holds a rice paddle.
Here, the L size holds Chinese bellflowers and Chloranthus serratus. The wide mouth of the basket holds even large leaves well.
This is the XL size.
Here the XL size holds cooking utensils.
Here, the XL size holds white kerria. The mint-like leaves suit the Zogata basket well.

On the dining table or in the kitchen, it works as a cutlery holder.
On a desk it can hold colored pencils or pens, and in the larger size even a calculator.

You can also place a glass or vase inside and display flowers, or use it as a small planter holder.

For farming families in Jaworzynka, the village where Mr. Zogata lives, baskets were essential tools.
They were used for harvesting mushrooms, blueberries, and potatoes,
and also for storing potatoes, rice husks, and sawdust.
They were also often used for shopping.

Instead of buying manufactured goods,
mountain villagers honed their basketry skills and passed them on to the next generation.

Today, very large harvest baskets are hardly made anymore,
but these miniature versions carry on their spirit.
We hope you enjoy them.

Please choose the size that best suits you.

Photo credit: Serfenta

Please note:
This item ships from Japan.
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country.
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost.
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.


							



This basket is made by Mr. Zogata, who lives in the village of Jaworzynka in the Beskid Mountains of southern Poland—near the border with Croatia, further south of Kraków—and by his apprentice.


It is woven from the roots of spruce, a pine tree growing in Europe, similar to the Yezo spruce of Japan.
Originally, large-sized Zogata baskets were made for mushroom hunting, blueberry gathering, and for harvesting and storing potatoes.


Here we introduce miniature versions of those harvest baskets, each small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. These have a structure not found in Japanese baskets, making them very distinctive.






In Poland, roots are harvested by digging them from the soil after spotting those visible on the surface.






In Japan, where bamboo, grasses, vines, and bark are abundant, basketry using roots is hardly heard of.


But in Poland, a country much farther north than Hokkaidō and with a colder climate, roots are a precious material.






Since they are “roots,” they are not straight like bamboo, but full of curves and twists. The roots are washed, selected, split into strips, and otherwise prepared before weaving begins.


The baskets made in this way truly embody the phrase “gifts of the forest.” It may sound a little exaggerated, but they could even be called a “crystallization” of the union between people and nature.






Here is Mr. Zogata, the maker of these baskets, living in the village of Silesia.


Only Mr. Zogata and his apprentice make Zogata baskets.








Here we introduce four sizes: S, M, L, and XL.




The whole basket is woven by alternating pine roots for the horizontal weavers and strips of ash wood for the verticals.


The pine roots are used for the fibrous parts, becoming the horizontal weavers.


When you touch the basket, you can feel the soft fibers. They do not catch on the hand, but give a gentle touch.


For the rim, small pine roots with bark left on are used, wrapped around in spirals.


Each one is wrapped tightly, creating a firm and solid rim.


Ash branches are used for the handles.


The handles pass through the basket sides and are fixed at the bottom with pine roots as well.


Here is the underside of the basket. Beechwood legs in a cross shape are attached, and these are tied in place with small pine roots.


These legs reinforce the basket and stabilize the bottom, while also adding an accent to the design.


Now, let us look at each size. This is the S size.


The S size is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.


It is just right for keeping small items such as seals or stamps.


The handle can also be hung up.


Here, the S size holds branches of Itea.


This is the M size.




Here the M size holds stationery. It also works well for cosmetics.


The fresh tones of the Zogata basket go well with flowers and greenery. Here, the M size holds mountain hydrangea.


This is the L size.




Here the L size holds a rice paddle.


Here, the L size holds Chinese bellflowers and Chloranthus serratus. The wide mouth of the basket holds even large leaves well.


This is the XL size.




Here the XL size holds cooking utensils.


Here, the XL size holds white kerria. The mint-like leaves suit the Zogata basket well.






On the dining table or in the kitchen, it works as a cutlery holder.
On a desk it can hold colored pencils or pens, and in the larger size even a calculator.




You can also place a glass or vase inside and display flowers, or use it as a small planter holder.


For farming families in Jaworzynka, the village where Mr. Zogata lives, baskets were essential tools.
They were used for harvesting mushrooms, blueberries, and potatoes,
and also for storing potatoes, rice husks, and sawdust.
They were also often used for shopping.




Instead of buying manufactured goods,
mountain villagers honed their basketry skills and passed them on to the next generation.




Today, very large harvest baskets are hardly made anymore,
but these miniature versions carry on their spirit.
We hope you enjoy them.


Please choose the size that best suits you.




Photo credit: Serfenta


Please note: 
This item ships from Japan. 
As the buyer, you are responsible for any import duties, customs fees, or local taxes that may be charged in your country. 
These costs are not included in the item price or shipping cost. 
Please check with your local customs authority if you are unsure about any potential charges before placing your order.